Partials

Partial suspension allows one or more body parts to remain grounded, offering a unique blend of weightlessness and stability. Utilizing a combination of hard points and tension, you will learn how to create a sense of control, movement and body manipulation. These techniques create sensations ranging from pain to compression to stretch.

Through this class, you'll explore:

The fundamentals of safe and effective partial suspensions
How harnesses and bodies respond under load
Techniques to deepen connection and explore sub space
Creative transitions and body positioning in partials
Skills for both tops and bottoms

Class Details

Dates - July 26nd (Saturday)

Times - 10am - 1pm

Class size - 24 people

Price - $35 - $50 per person (sliding scale)

Tickets must be purchased in advance -> Purchase Ticket Here

*Tickets are sold per person, however this is a partnered only class. So two tickets need to be purchased per couple.

Prerequisites

Be able to tie or have been tied in in a sustainable structured chest harness (ex. Butterfly or fishermans). Arm position does not matter. The harness should be tensioned and structured in a way that it will not become a danger, tighten up or loosen.
This is a partnered class. Rope tying partnerships should be well established, with lots of experience tying together.
Tops should be able to tie a single column tie, frictions, lock-offs and several harnesses (ex. Shinju, gun slinger). They should know rope placement safety and good communication and consent techniques.
Bottoms should be able to communicate rope preferences, do nerve checks, and know what their rope tension preference feels like.
Everyone should pre-negotiate touch, communication methods, sensation preferences and boundaries prior to the class.
All body types and health conditions are welcome.

* All tops will be evaluated on their harnesses and uplines. If someone does not have the required skills, they will be asked not to use the hardpoint but can continue to watch the class.

What to Bring

A basic rope kit including at least 6 x 30ft and 2 x 15ft pieces of 6mm Shibari rope is all that will be needed (ex. hemp, jute, nylon) Whatever carabiners you use
No other hardware is required.
A method for taking notes is recommended
Mat if you want it (we have a few), yoga block or other sitting cushion, slippers to go to the bathroom with, closed top water bottle, patience

Instructor Bio

Dov is an NYC-based artist and educator deeply involved in Japanese rope bondage (shibari) since 1993. He is a founder of the Shibaricon rope event and has contributed artistically and politically to the scene, including creating a Shibari rope installation for Diesel Denim Gallery in SoHo.

As an international educator, Dov has taught numerous classes and presentations on rope bondage, Japanese rope techniques, canes, and whips at major kink and fetish events worldwide, such as TES, Shibaricon, Bound In Boston, Leather Retreat, RopeCamp, and international gatherings in Hong Kong, Australia, and Europe. His BDSM interests are broad, encompassing flogging, single tails, rope corsets, Western and Japanese rope styles, and more. He has been practicing rope bondage since childhood and continues to expand his skills and collection of rope for his passion in the art.

Covid Policy

We are requiring same day rapid test results, masking is optional. If you feel sick, don't risk it. Covid rules may change if cases increase.

Food and Beverages

Bring any snacks and drinks you need. You can refil our water onsite.

Directions / Parking

Plenty of Free parking

Directions will be sent out the week before the event to ticket holders (it is located in Salem MA)

Ride Share - Member Chats - Other Questions

Witch City Rope members have access to our Discord Channel for all that good stuff. Get vetted as a member here

Policies and Code of Conduct

It is important that you review the below documents prior to attending any Witch City Rope event. Keep in mind, by purchasing your ticket, you are agreeing to these policies and code of conduct.

Event Waiver

Members Code of Conduct

Consent Policy & Incident Reporting Protocol

Covid Policy

Refund Policy

Class Etiquette

- Many etiquette items are covered in the Code of Conduct (we worked really hard on it, so give it a read)

- The class is a casual event, so please wear what you feel comfortable in. For models tight fitting clothes or just not much clothing is the easiest to tie in. For riggers, make sure your clothing does not restrict your mobility in any way.

- We suggest you to be barefoot or wear shoes on the dance floor to prevent slipping (not just socks).

Tickets

- You much purchase your ticket in advance -> Purchase Ticket Here

- NEVER let money be the reason you don’t come. We are still working out how we want to do a scholarship ticket program, but if you have a deep commitment to learn and share rope but not the financial means to attend this class, please email us so we can see how we can help.